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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1956

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Air Leaders Say Bombers Will Bear Nuclear Burden

Washington The Air Force told a Senate subcommittee that Navy planes may assist, but land based long range bombers would deliver the decisive punch in a strategic nuclear war. Secretary Quarles and Gen Twining endorsed naval aviation's value yet stressed realistic limits on carrier striking power. They supported the Air Force share of the defense bill and noted ongoing progress on a nuclear powered airplane.

Washington Air Force Navy Senate Appropriations Eisenhower Defense Wilson Quarles Nathan F. Twining Twining Russia House

Hollandale Youth Killed in Mishap

Hollandale, Special. Lon ald Greenwood, 18, was killed and four other Hollandale youths seriously injured in a one car crash at 12:55 a.m. on Highway 39 inside village limits. The car left the road, hit a tree, and the four passengers aged 14 to 17 were treated and taken to Dodgeville hospital. Greenwood’s body was taken to Saether funeral home with funeral arrangements pending.

Hollandale Lonald Greenwood Highway 39 Iowa Richard Jones Dodgeville Glen Lourd Sheldon Anderson Ardell Lunda Ronald Gordon

Tornado Warnings For Wisconsin Issued By Weather Bureau

The weather bureau issued a special warning for today of locally severe thunderstorms in Wisconsin with possible tornadoes. The alert covers areas north and west of a line from LaCrosse to Rhinelander to the northern border, extending west to the Mississippi River and Rice Lake and Ashland. Time window 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. CST.

Chicago Weather Bureau Wisconsin LaCrosse Wausau Rhinelander Mississippi River Rice Lake Ashland

Monroe Prom Crowns Queen in Tara Theme Coronation

Hundreds of Monroe high school attendees filled the gym in a peaceful plantation tableau for the 1956 prom. Queen Marilyn Kubly and King Carl Disch led a full night of events with a pre prom dinner at the Monroe Country Club and post prom festivities, including a film, breakfasts, and dancing to Jack Sweeney’s Orchestra.

Marilyn Kubly Carl Disch King Elizabeth Betty) Lamb Wesley Falk Joan Severson John Niffenegger Vivian Soddy Monroe High School Monroe Juda Disch Cromer Houser John C. Calder Leonard Disch Miss Kubly Leland A. Kubly Monroe Country Club Pete Wienberg Don Tara William Kuntz Frederick Blanc Phyllis Longhorn

Factory absolved of liability in 1954 suit

A Freeport court absolved Pleas ant Hill Cheese Co. of liability in a $100,000 personal injury case filed by William L. Brown of Idabel Oklahoma. The collision involved a milk-hauling truck driven by Eugene Heimann, owned by Henry Jenny, east of Freeport near Clarno on July 17, 1954.

Vosepa Sam Perny Pleasant Hill Cheese Co Freeport Clarno William L. Brown Idabel, Okla Eugene Heimann Henry Jenny Heimann Jenny Brown

Marines Drill Chief Won’t Soften Training Policy

Brig. Gen. Wallace M. Greene Jr. stated at Parris Island that the Marine Corps will not soften boot training or alter its system. Addressing surviving members of a recruit platoon whose April 8 march resulted in six drownings, he said he would remove his general officer hat and speak as a Marine, admitting the drownings were regrettable but affirming no policy change.

Parris Island S.C Marine Corps Wallace M. Greene Jr Greene Maine

Eisenhower Fit and Club Antique Cars Rally to Monroe

Medics report Dwight D. Eisenhower in fit condition and well healed. Nearly fifty vintage cars from Stark's Corners near Genoa move at 8 30 this morning for a reliability run to Monroe, the Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America hosting its third annual event. About 44 cars entered. some 125 members expected over the weekend. The route includes Rockton, Shirland, Orfordville, Brodhead, and Monroe, with final check in at Lakeshire Marty plant. Activities include judging, dancing, a reliability hill climb, and an awards luncheon at Turner Hall tomorrow. Mayor Dunwiddie to present Karlen trophy for oldest car. Public viewing planned noon to 2 30 on Spring Square. Chief Schwai ger orders police protection at Turner Hall. Souvenir maps prepared by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Monroe Evening Times.

Stark’s Corners Genoa Monroe Antique Automobile Club of America Ilinois Harry W. Pierson Chicago Rockton Shirland State Line Orfordville Brodhead 6Th Street 17Th Avenue Lakeshire-Marty Antique Club Monroe New Car and Truck Dealers Association Frank Pickett Howard Olsen Joseph Dearth Monroe Country Club Freddie Elmer Round Grove Hill Monticello Road Turner Hall Brooks J. Dunwiddie Fred J. Karlen Spring Square J. H. Schwaiger Monroe Chamber of Commerce Monroe Evening Times

Cuba City Prom Queen Killed in Headon Crash

Cuba City prom queen Mary Kay Mueller 17 of Dickeyville died in a headon collision on Highway 80. Seven others injured, including Danny Hauser 17 in critical condition. The crash raised Wisconsin highway deaths to 274 for the year. A second fatality, Harry Fleck 22 of Camp Haven, died when his car rolled near the camp after losing control.

Associated Press Cuba City Wisconsin Mary Kay Mueller Dickeyville Prom la Danny Hauser Cuba Hauser Benton Harry Fleck Camp Haven Sheboygan

Former Colorado governor warns of welfare state at UW mock GOP

Former Colorado governor John Vivian addressed a UW Madison mock Republican convention Friday night warning the nation is quickly moving toward an unlimited welfare state rather than a limited constitutional republic.

Madison Colorado John Vivian University of Wisconsin

Schuetze's Famed Shetland Pony Dies at 21

The renowned Shetland stallion Fashionable Hallbrook Model, owned by Willard R. Schuetze of Monroe and leased to Ray Long, dies from old age at 21. Shown 50 times with no defeats, he retired in 1948. Over 50 of his colts populate the Midwest.

Buccumenmann Willard R. Schuetze Monroe Ray Long School For Visual Janesville Midwest Schuetze Fashionable F. H. Divan Mt. Carroll Divan Clinton

County 4 Her delegates named for busy summer

Green County plans sixteen delegates for the 36th State Club Week in Madison June 17 to 21. Activities include electricity training with A J Von Berg, woodworking meetings by Robert Helm, tractor driving contest May 26, dairy leaders meeting May 28, and camping July 6 to 8 at Upham Woods. Scholarships of 3 50 from the Green County Bankers Association aid camp costs. An Evansville clothing show July 12 offers extra prize competition with June dress events and July 19 modeling, leading to demonstrations and judging at the fairgrounds July 26 in multiple categories.

Green County Madison A. J. von Berg Glarus High Marlowe Nelson University of Wisconsin Extension H. Otto Elmer Route 1 Monticello Green’ County Upham Woods Wisconsin Dells Green County Bankers Association Evansville

British Regret Over Diver Incident Near Portsmouth

Britain expresses regret to Russia over the disappearance of retired Royal Navy Cmdr. Lionel Crabb near Soviet warships at Portsmouth. Moscow cites diver tests, while Eden avoids comment amid Commons debate. Crabb vanished April 19 during diving near the destroyer Smotryashchy as leaders visited England.

Lionel Buster) Crabb Portsmouth England Moscow Crabb London Britain Russia Eden Commons Lionel (Buster) Crabb Nikolai Bulganin Nikita Khrushchev English Channel Smotryashchy

Warm Spell Keeps City In Unseasonably Warm Weather

The sun shone briefly as temperatures rose to 82 degrees with a high near 85 forecast for tomorrow. Scattered thunderstorms are expected tonight, with a chance of locally severe activity. Shirtsleeve warmth marked by straw hats and flies as spring arrives, while Beloit hit 86 and the Superior Duluth region reached 72.

Orra Beloit Superior- Duluth

H-Bomb Test Shot Delayed Fifth Time by Winds

At Eniwetok Atoll the fifth postponement of the H bomb test was announced due to contrary weather. Rear Adm. B Hall Hanlon said winds may shift to the southeast and over Bikini and the Marshall Islands, with possible favorable winds from Japan. the test could occur Monday morning with an explosive yield of seven to ten million tons of TNT. He noted efforts to design and test weapons for missile use.

MT. Mckinley Eniwetok Atoll Adm B. Hall Hanlon Marshall Islands Hanlon Japan Bikini Atoll

Klotsche Heads New University in Milwaukee Merger

Dr J Martin Klotsche 48 named provost of the new University of Wisconsin Milwaukee by the regents The merged institution combines Milwaukee State College and the extension division and will open in September with two campuses George A Parkinson named vice provost and director of business affairs Joseph G Baier Jr named dean of letters and science Glen G Eye named acting dean of education Robert E Norris named dean of student affairs

Madison W J. Martin Klotsche Wisconsin State College Milwaukee University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee University Board of Regents Klotsche University Extension Division George A. Parkinson Joseph G. Baier Jr Milwaukee Division College of Letters and Science Glen G. Eye School of Education Robert E. Norris Milwaukee State College

Harold Schulz Elected Legion Commander in Green County

Harold Schulz of Monticello was chosen commander of the Green County Council of the American Legion for a two year term at a Legion home meeting. Forrest Riese was elected county council vice commander. installation is set for July 6 at the Brooklyn community building. Schulz appointed T. J. Burgy as finance officer and Sam Pickett as sergeant at arms.

Harold Schulz Monticello Green County Council The American Legion Legion Schulz Frank W. Heinzelman Forrest Riese Brooklyn T. J. Burgy Sam Pickett

Eisenhower Cleared After Two Day Health Checkup

President Eisenhower is physically active and mentally alert after a two day medical examination at Walter Reed. Doctors report normal blood pressure no heart issues and no signs of muscle weakness or lung changes. He left for Burn ing Tree Golf Club in good spirits with ongoing anti clotting treatment and a note of excellent general condition.

Washington Eisenhower Walter Reed Hospital Fitzsimmons Hospital Denver White House Burning Tree Golf Club Howard M. Snyder Leonard D. Heatton Tar James C. Hagerty West Point

Hungary pardons Archbishop Groesz in Hungary change

Vienna reports Hungary announces the pardon of Catholic Archbishop Joszef Groesz who was sentenced to 15 years in 1951 for plotting against the government with U S. authorities said last March the prison term was suspended and Groesz rose as Hungary's senior Catholic after Mindszenty's 1949 arrest. The statement gave no detail on restoring his authority.

Hungary Groesz Vienna Austria Joszef Groesz Josef Cardinal Mindszenty

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